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Baton Rouge, LA

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

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Year Round Dredging Intern - Weeks Marine

Covington, LA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Process Control Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Control Intern, you need a foundational understanding of process engineering, automation, and data analysis, typically supported by coursework in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with process control systems (such as DCS or PLCs), simulation software, and statistical analysis tools is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help interns collaborate with teams and accurately interpret process data. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized operations in industrial environments.

What types of projects and responsibilities can a Process Control Intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Process Control Intern, you can expect to participate in a variety of hands-on projects, such as assisting with the development and optimization of automated control systems, analyzing process data to identify areas for improvement, and supporting troubleshooting efforts alongside engineers. Interns often have opportunities to work with distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and industrial instrumentation. You'll collaborate closely with experienced process engineers, operations staff, and sometimes IT specialists, gaining practical experience in real-world manufacturing or industrial environments. These experiences are designed to help you build technical skills and understand the workflow of process control teams.

What are Process Control Interns?

Process Control Interns are students or early-career professionals who assist in monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing industrial processes within manufacturing or production environments. They work under the guidance of experienced engineers to collect data, troubleshoot control systems, and support process improvement projects. This role provides hands-on experience with automation technologies, control systems (such as PLCs and DCS), and process analysis. Interns often help ensure that production processes are efficient, safe, and meet quality standards while learning valuable industry skills.
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Intern/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering (Fall 2026)

Intern/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering (Fall 2026)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Garyville, LA

$32.31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Marathon Petroleum rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 74 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you can expect to become familiar with industry codes and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together as a cohesive team. You will also gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals who run a specific portion of the refining process. Most often, Electrical Engineers will have an opportunity to work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates. Finally, you will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

The majority of Electrical Engineering co-ops and interns enter into the following positions:

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Project Engineerswork on a variety of real-world electrical and instrumentation projects in a refinery setting. During your time at MPC, you will develop and utilize project management skills including scope alignment, cost and schedule development, and teamwork through multiple engineering phases. You will also support the area teams. We are committed to developing engineers into professional project managers who successfully manage projects of all sizes.

Reliability Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineerstroubleshoot Electrical & Instrumentation issues at the refinery. As a reliability intern, you will help analyze failures of equipment, develop solutions for recurring equipment difficulties, submit Project Request Forms (PRF's) to implement solutions, and understand equipment maintenance strategies. There will be opportunities to use electrical analysis software to solve coordination issues and run Arc Flash studies for the power system, as well as learning and understanding about how our critical Refinery Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are applied.

Process Control / Technical Service Engineerscan work on a wide array of projects in support of the process control systems installed throughout the refinery and products movements areas. The process control systems in the refinery provide real-time control and data acquisition functions in support of operating the refinery process and electrical equipment. Typical college co-op assignments include the following: troubleshooting system power supply problems, control system programming, hardware and software lifecycle replacement projects, installing and troubleshooting communication networks and monitoring control system performance metrics.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must be majoring in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong academic performance
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters
  • Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program
  • Military experience a plus
  • MIN - $32.31 per hour / MAX - $40.89 per hour

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum's benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID:

00018188

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade:

HRLY1

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Additional locations:

Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, El Paso, Texas, Garyville, Louisiana, Kenai, Alaska, Mandan, North Dakota, Martinez, California, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Part time

Employee Subgroup:

Intern

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available atmympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.


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About Marathon Petroleum

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Marathon Petroleum Corporation, headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, US, is a leading independent petroleum refining, marketing, and transportation company. Their official website can be found at marathonpetroleum.com. The company, part of the energy sector, was established in 1887, making it one of the oldest petroleum companies in the US. It operates an integrated refining, marketing and transportation system concentrated primarily in the Midwest, Northeast, East Coast, Southeast and Gulf Coast of the United States. This includes refineries, pipelines, and terminals that process and transport crude oil and refined products.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Findlay, OH, US

Year founded

1887